Course Overview

Birkbeck's MRes Economics will prepare you to undertake MPhil/Ph.D. or professional research by giving you the theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques you need. The course will give you a solid understanding of economics through modules taught at the Master's and MPhil level, including a dedicated research topics module in macroeconomics. You can also specialize in a particular area of personal or professional interest via a range of option modules. You will be assigned an academic MRes supervisor from the onset. Birkbeck's postgraduate economics courses are built around our long-running experience in research-led evening teaching. Many of our students work in government, finance, economic consultancies, think tanks, and the digital economy, which generates a lively atmosphere in class and ensures that you'll be studying alongside, and networking with, committed, enthusiastic students with a wealth of experience. You will be taught by active researchers, working at the cutting edge in their respective fields, who are also experienced professional practitioners, giving specialist advice and in-house training to government departments and banks, and firms in the City of London.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in economics, or from a quantitative-oriented discipline such as engineering, mathematics, or statistics. We may also ask for GRE scores.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.